Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Haarlem travel guide

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You're Going to Love Haarlem

With a population of 147,590, Haarlem is a must-see destination in North Holland, Netherlands.

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When to visit Haarlem

Haarlem in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 545
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haarlem in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 545
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Haarlem

Plane

When flying to Haarlem, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 12 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Malaysia to Haarlem include Air France, KLM and Malaysia Airlines. The shortest flight to Haarlem from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Train. The train journey from Haarlem to Eindhoven takes 1h 17m and costs around RM 122 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about RM 138 for a 1h 37m trip. Located 1.9 km from the city centre, Haarlem Spaarnwoude is the busiest station in Haarlem. Another popular train station is Haarlem, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Haarlem is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 17 km from Haarlem. You’ll find branches of Alamo and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Regiojet. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 75 miles and will cost you around RM 51. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about RM 134 for a journey of 137 km.

Plane

When flying to Haarlem, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 12 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Malaysia to Haarlem include Air France, KLM and Malaysia Airlines. The shortest flight to Haarlem from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Train. The train journey from Haarlem to Eindhoven takes 1h 17m and costs around RM 122 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about RM 138 for a 1h 37m trip. Located 1.9 km from the city centre, Haarlem Spaarnwoude is the busiest station in Haarlem. Another popular train station is Haarlem, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Haarlem is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 17 km from Haarlem. You’ll find branches of Alamo and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Regiojet. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 75 miles and will cost you around RM 51. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about RM 134 for a journey of 137 km.

Airports near Haarlem

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Haarlem

Lufthansa
Good (7,940 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,507 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,906 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,325 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,437 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,925 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,191 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,637 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,756 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,957 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,217 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,289 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,502 reviews)
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Where to stay in Haarlem

Average rates range from around RM 672 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 990 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Carillon and Stayokay Hostel Haarlem. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Haarlem, with prices from RM 290 to RM 1,201 per night. Centrum is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Haarlem are about 36% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Haarlem

Hiring a car in Haarlem

Expect to pay RM 11.07 per litre in Haarlem (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 132.76 and RM 177.01. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Dacia Jogger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 11.07 per litre in Haarlem (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 132.76 and RM 177.01. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Dacia Jogger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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